Common Hereditary Eye Issues

Like many biological diseases and abnormalities, issues related to eyesight can be passed from parent to child through genetics. Some may be minor, such as nearsightedness, while others, like cataracts, can lead to permanent blindness.

Genetic vision problems

There are hundreds of common vision issues that are passed through genes. While some are noticeable as soon as birth, others may not be discovered until later in life. Color blindness may only be noticed when a child is learning to identify colors for the first time.

While not all of these problems are always genetic, the most common vision issues are: